Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1300 of 4858 Texas car dealers from 6,486 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
644 of 1300 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 237 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 15, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1300 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4858 dealers →Freeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Toyota
Hurst, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesDoggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Waco
Waco, TXWaco, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Genesis Of Nw San Antonio
Boerne, TXBoerne, TX
Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Classic Toyota Galveston
Galveston, TXGalveston, TX
Moritz Kia Of Hurst
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Volvo Cars Of Temple
Temple, TXTemple, TX
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Texas doc fee law
Texas sets no hard cap, but documentary fees must be "reasonable" and dealers charging over $225 must give notice to the state. Many Texas dealers cluster near that threshold; a fee far above it is a negotiation signal.
Texas Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 995 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,486 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Freeman Buick-Gmc, Freeman Toyota, Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont lead the Texas transparency rankings. 644 of 1300 rated Texas dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Texas dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Texas quotes are verified.
How Texas compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Texas
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Texas is $234. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 52% of dealers in Texas charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.